Embalmer II (RH)

Service Corporation International; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account with Company

Sick Leave

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Voluntary AD&D Insurance

Dependent Life Insurance

SCI 401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Service Corporation International in Whittier, CA seeks an Embalmer II with at least five years as a licensed Embalmer. The role demands leadership in the preparation room, mentorship for staff, and ensuring the highest quality standards.

A rotating 4 on/4 off schedule applies, with flexibility to meet department needs. Requires CA Embalmer’s License and a valid CA driver’s license; Funeral Directors license is a plus.

Qualifications

• At least five (5) years’ experience as a licensed Embalmer.
• Funeral Directors license preferred.
• CA Embalmer’s License required; valid California driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead embalming operations and ensure professional preparation to the highest standards.
• Provide hands-on mentorship to all embalming staff and apprentices.
• Develop SOPs and training modules for the mortuary/QC team on an ongoing basis.
• Maintain rigorous quality control and conduct post‑procedure reviews.
• Oversee removals, case management, and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Embalmer

Leadership

Quality Control

Mentorship

Case Management

Regulatory Knowledge

HMIS

MS Office

Education

CA Embalmers License

Driver's License (CA)

Tools

HMIS

MS Office

Job description

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates. Embalmer II serves as a senior expert in the mortuary field and in the preparation room, requiring at least five (5) years of experience as a licensed Embalmer. This crucial role operates on a rotating 4 on 4 off work week schedule and requires a willingness to alternate schedules to meet the needs of the department for essential mortuary operations. The role is responsible for the professional and dignified preparation of human remains, leading essential embalming functions, overseeing quality control, and providing hands‑on mentorship to all embalming staff to ensure the highest standards are consistently met.

Essential Job Functions: Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Senior Leadership & Quality Control Training and Mentorship: Provide hands‑on training to all embalming staff (including new hires and apprentices), demonstrating advanced techniques, sharing best practices, and offering continuous feedback. Quality Control: Implement and maintain a rigorous quality control process for all cases, conducting post‑procedure reviews to ensure every deceased is prepared to the highest standards. Case Management: Willing to take the lead on complex or challenging cases, overseeing cases requiring reconstructive work or specific legal considerations. Providing guidance and coaching to associates. Compliance Documentation: Work with management to develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Job Aids as well as prepare/present training modules to the mortuary/QC team on a continuous basis Continuing Education: Explore workshops, courses, articles, seminars etc. to enhance department performance and knowledge Mortuary Operations Preparation: Execute all technical procedures, including embalming human remains, dressing, cosmetizing, and casketing human remains for viewing, burial, and other final disposition. Removals: Execute death calls and perform removals from places of death, including personal homes. Inventory: Oversee the use of embalming chemicals and supplies (Inventory and Supplies Management), ensuring the preparation room is always well stocked and adhered to all safety protocols. Ensure accurate use of chemicals. Environment: Maintain a neat and clean work environment, assisting with moving and organizing supplies. Administration & Compliance Professionally and courteously answer heavy phone traffic concerning removals and preparation needs. Maintain positive, professional relationships with co‑workers, third‑party removal companies, and external partners (hospitals, Coroners Offices). Ensure strict compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as company policies and procedures. Self‑manage workload and priorities; strictly adhere to attendance and dress code policies.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSING

Experience · At least five (5) years’ experience as a licensed Embalmer required. Funeral Directors license preferred.

Certification/License · CA Embalmer’s License required · Must possess a valid California Driver’s License and maintain a good driving record.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge: Demonstrate expert knowledge of industry regulations and preparation policies.
• Communication: Professional, clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Technical: Detail‑oriented with the ability to manage complex tasks and interruptions efficiently.
• Software: Proficient in HMIS and other proprietary software, as well as MS Office (Outlook, Excel).
• Disposition: Must be self‑motivated, adaptable to change, and committed to continuous learning.

Work CONDITIONS

Work Environment · Must be able to physically and emotionally handle working around human remains. Hazard exposure includes human diseases, chemicals (formaldehyde, embalming fluid), sharps, and occasional low-level radioactivity. Must constantly comply with health and safety regulations. · Work indoors and outdoors during all seasons and weather conditions

Work Postures

Frequent, continuous periods of time standing, up 6 hours per day.

Physical Demands

Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 20-30 bodies/caskets per day, weighing from 70lbs to 300lbs, into and out of refrigerated storage.

Work Hours

Working beyond “standard” hours as the need arises This is a rotating four (4) days on, four (4) days off schedule: 7:00am – 5:30pm.

Compensation

Compensation: $28.00/hr - $37.00/hr Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Benefits (dependent upon eligibility)

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)
• Health Savings Account with Company Contribution
• Sick Leave
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Accidental Death or Dismemberment Insurance
• Dependent Life Insurance
• SCI 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company match
• Employee Assistance Program

Who we are. What we do.

We are a company committed to supporting families at difficult times. Nowhere will you find a group of caregivers and teams more passionate about the work they do or more invested in the well‑being of the families they serve. The Dignity Memorial name is a symbol of trust and a mark of excellence. As the largest provider of funeral, cemetery and cremation services in North America, we're dedicated to celebrating the life and legacy of every loved one with professionalism, compassion and attention to detail that is second to none.

SCI” refers to Service Corporation International and its affiliates.

Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V SCI Shared Resources, LLC is committed to an inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment and selection process. On request, we will seek to provide appropriate accessibility options to all applicants with disabilities.

As part of your pre‑employment background check, your criminal conviction history will be verified given that this role requires the following material job duties: Working around and/or handling deceased and working around families and colleagues. Convictions creating a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with the identified job duties may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.

Postal Code: 90601 Category (Portal Searching): Operations Job Location: US-CA - Whittier